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How do you say "starting line" in Korean?
출발선
chulbalseon
In Korean, "starting line" is 출발선 (chulbalseon).
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Pronunciation
Chul-bal-seon, 'chul-bal' means departure, clipped and quick, then 'seon' meaning line.
Writing and usage
출발선 is written using hangul. It's a phrase, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.
Example sentence
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How to remember 출발선
Chul-bal-seon sounds like 'chul, bal, sun', picture a runner exploding forward at the starting gun.
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Questions about 출발선
How do you pronounce 출발선?
Chul-bal-seon, 'chul-bal' means departure, clipped and quick, then 'seon' meaning line.
Is 출발선 formal or casual?
출발선 is a common everyday expression. Context and tone of voice matter more than the words themselves for how formal it sounds.
How is 출발선 written in Korean?
출발선 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as chulbalseon.
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"Starting line" in other languages
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